Removal crews have secured straps around the statue.
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— WTVR CBS 6 Richmond (@CBS6) September 8, 2021
It appears that crews have started to cut away at the base of the statue, just above the 40-foot pedestal.
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— WTVR CBS 6 Richmond (@CBS6) September 8, 2021
The crowd continues to celebrate with cheers from the public viewing area as the Robert E. Lee statue now sits on the ground next to the pedestal in the circle.
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— WTVR CBS 6 Richmond (@CBS6) September 8, 2021
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